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All Day
Teens, Adults
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Us or Them? 
Upstander or Bystander? 

Join the Conversation! 

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

English As A Second Language Beginning to Low Intermediate Levels (Online)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

English for Beginning Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Pins and Needle Arts

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Code Breakers (ages 8-10) TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class begins.

Diamond Painting (ages 9-12) TK

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

ages 9-12, allow 45 minutes. Ticket required. 

Enjoy the art of diamond painting while exploring your creative expression!

 

Tickets available at the desk 15 minutes prior to class. 

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

Teen Connect - Build It!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

Local and Global Opportunities in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like meeting new people and learning about different cultures?  Are you looking for a way to make a real difference in the world today?  Teaching English is a great way to travel the world or give back to your local community!

Bilingual Stories and Playtime (all ages with adult) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.

English for Beginning Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

7:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Event Details:

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.   

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

English Conversation Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

English As A Second Language High Intermediate to Advanced Levels (Online)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!